Assured Graduate Pathways
The SHRS Assured Graduate Pathways (SAGP) initiative offers students in select undergraduate majors at the University of Pittsburgh the opportunity for early application review—and in some cases, assured admission—to eligible SHRS graduate programs.
To be considered, students must submit a complete application following the application process for their program of interest. This application should be submitted by the early SAGP deadline if one has been set by the program. Learn more about the qualifying criteria for the participating programs by visiting the pages for their programs.
Doctor of Chiropractic Qualifying Criteria
- Complete your undergraduate degree at Pitt in one of these majors:
- SHRS: athletic training, communication science, emergency medicine, health informatics, nutrition science or rehabilitation science
- Public Health: public health
- Education: exercise science, health and physical activity
- Arts and Sciences: biological sciences, chemistry, natural sciences, neuroscience or physics
- Nursing: nursing
- Pharmacy: pharmacy
- 3.5 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses
- Successfully pass the interview
SAGP Application Deadline
Early application due by November 1, 2025
Cap: 15 total
Effective for Pitt students having graduated from these majors in or after 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up to be considered for the SHRS Assured Graduate Pathway?
No advance sign-up is required for this initiative!
Why am I not assured admission through every program participating in the SAGP?
Some SHRS graduate programs have enrollment limits due to accreditation requirements or restricted availability of clinical placements. To maintain program quality and meet professional training standards, we cap the number of seats available through SAGP. As a result, not all qualified applicants may be assured admission—even within participating programs.
What additional application materials are needed?
No additional materials are required beyond the standard full application (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, shadowing hours, etc.) for your program of interest. Simply follow the application instructions outlined by the program and be sure to submit all required materials by the SAGP deadline, if one is specified.
Why do some programs require an early application deadline?
Programs with limited enrollment—often due to the availability of clinical placements—may require an early application deadline. This helps ensure that your application is reviewed while there are still seats available.
I am a University of Pittsburgh student on the Greensburg, Johnstown or Bradford campus. Am I eligible for this initiative?
Yes, all Pitt students who meet the criteria are eligible, regardless of the campus they attend. Please share your interest with an enrollment specialist at enroll@shrs.pitt.edu.